Waupaca County Association for Home and Community Education (WAHCE) Scholarships

Waupaca County Association for Home and Community Education will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships this year to Waupaca County graduating seniors. Applications and references must be postmarked no later than March 30, 2016. No late entries will be accepted. All correspondence regarding scholarship should be sent to me at the above address, not the Waupaca […]

February/March 2016 4-H Forecast

February/March Waupaca County 4-H Newsletter: 2016 Waupaca County Fair Dates: While planning for 2016, please note the Waupaca County Fair dates are August 24-28, 2016. Check out the Waupaca County Fair website at http://waupacacountyfair.org/ for more information. Elections for the 4-H Leaders’ Board will be held at the March Association meeting. If any leaders are […]

Managing Dairy Cattle in Extreme Cold Weather

While we hope this cold weather doesn’t last too much longer, this article has great reminders and information. Managing Dairy Cattle in Extreme Cold Weather (pdf 16.8KB)

Early Childhood Educational Workshops – January-December 2016

Early Childhood Educational Workshops are being offered by the Waupaca County UW-Extension For Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry Credit. All classes are at least one hour. Series-based programming is also available for up to 12 credits. Click here for more information.

Ag Newsletter

Check out the current issue of the Waupaca County UW-Extension Ag Newsletter by Greg Blonde. 2015 December Agriculture Resource Newsletter

UWEX Crop Budget Spreadsheet

Use the updated UWEX Crop Budget Spreadsheet this Fall for 2016 crop planning. Provides instant “what-if?” analysis with different input costs, market prices and yield projections.

Best Management Practices Guide for WI Soybean Growers

UW-Extension, along with UW-Madison and the WI Soybean Marketing Board, recently published a best management practices guide for WI soybean growers. From variety selection, seed treatments, planting (date, rate, row spacing), to fertilizer and pest management, this guide will help WI farmers as they consider cropping plans for 2016, especially in light current market conditions […]

October/November 4-H Forecast

Welcoming Club Environment The County Fair and the start of a new school year bring with them much interest and excitement for new families wishing to join 4-H. When we receive phone calls, our process is to talk about the ages and interests of the children, and provide information about the opportunities available. We follow […]

Fall Issue of the Waupaca County Extension Impact Now Available

Check out our Fall issue of the Waupaca County Extension Impact. We have great articles by each of our educators as well as an update on Connie Abert and a welcome from our newest staff member, Sherry Weise who joined our office this month as a program assistant. Fall 2015 Extension Impact

Now Accepting Applications for WNEP Nutrition Educator

Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) Nutrition Educator (50-80%) Waupaca County Working Title: Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) Nutrition Educator (50-80%) Waupaca County Official Title: Associate Instructional Specialist Location: Waupaca County UW Extension Office, 811 Harding Street, Courthouse, Waupaca, WI 54981 Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time Application Due Date: September 8, 2015 Read More… Job Locations: Waupaca Job Categories: Education

Blonde Receives the Distinguished Service Award

Greg Blonde recently received the 2015 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during their Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference July 15 in Sioux Falls, SD. This award is given to Agents with more than 10 years of service in Cooperative Extension and have exhibited excellence in the field of […]

Dairy Margin Protection for 2016

Unlike grain producers, dairy farmers have an option to enroll or change coverage level each year through the new farm bill “safety net” program called Dairy Margin Protection. It’s a voluntary program designed to pay out when income over feed costs falls below a selected coverage level between $4.00 and $8.00/cwt. However, the farm must […]

Caring Bridge for Connie Abert

On May 26th, Waupaca County UW-Extension Youth Development Educator Connie Abert was involved in a serious car accident. Our office is appreciative of the outpouring of concern and support for Connie. If you would like to follow Connie’s progress, her family has set up a Caring Bridge site for her. It is: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/connieabert **Please note […]

New YouTube Videos Available!

UW Extension specialists in Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology and Soil Science have recorded 52 new YouTube videos which offer 18 hours of instruction for crop production, pest management, soil and water conservation and nutrient management. WI – Soil science fundamentals for field crops WI – Field crop and forage fundamentals WI – Weed, insect, disease […]

Pricing Hay? Try the New UW-Extension App

May 2015 Contact: Greg Blonde, UW-Extension Waupaca County, 715-258-6230, greg.blonde@wisc.edu Pricing Hay? Try the New UW-Extension App Waupaca, Wis. – It’s that time of the year when fresh mowed hay fills the air across Wisconsin, which also means many farmers and rural neighbors will be negotiating the sale of standing hay. An estimated 2.5 million […]

Using Fungicides on Alfalfa for Dairy Production in Wisconsin (A4090)

Using Fungicides on Alfalfa for Dairy Production in Wisconsin is a new UW-Extension Publication (A4090) “In Wisconsin where alfalfa production is generally targeted toward dairy production, Headline® fungicide application will often result in a slight increase in yield, but that increase might not be large enough to offset the cost of applying the product. Typically […]

Waupaca County Plat Book on Sale

SALE – 2012 Plat Books $15.00 each. Proceeds sponsor Waupaca County 4-H. Next 4-H sponsored Plat Book will be coming out Fall 2015. The Waupaca County 4-H Leaders’ Association is offering 2012 plat books at various locations around the county and the UW-Extension Office at the Courthouse in Waupaca. Platbooks may also be acquired from […]

Waupaca County Welcomes New Community Development Educator

Waupaca County UW-Extension welcomed Jessica Beckendorf as the new Community, Natural Resource, and Economic Development Educator in December. After graduating from Manawa High School, Jessica obtained a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, and a master’s degree in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University. Jessica […]

Press Release for Implements of Husbandry Meetings

PRESS RELEASE Waupaca County UW-Extension – 811 Harding Street, Waupaca, WI54981 Phone: (715) 258-6230 FAX: (715) 258-6232 Title: Waupaca County Implements of Husbandry (IoH) Local Meetings Author: Greg Blonde As farming has modernized, agricultural equipment is now larger and heavier than ever. Although this can improve efficiency, it also raises concerns about the impact large […]

Agriculture: Value & Economic Impact, Corn Drying and Ag Resource Newsletter Available Online!

The 2014 Waupaca County Agriculture: Value & Economic Impact brochure is now available. It can be found along with a new document on Corn Drying 2014-2015 and the November Agriculture Resource Newsletter by clicking the Agriculture Button on the top of this page. You will find many other informative pieces of information there as well. […]